Australian Truck & Transport Event Diary
Find your next truck show, convoy, industry conference or awards night. The ACT Event Diary brings together upcoming events for drivers, operators, workshops, suppliers and truck enthusiasts across Australia.
Dates checked: 6 October 2026. Check the organiser’s latest details before travelling or booking.
Late 2026 · 2027 diary · Dates to come · Add your event
Coming up in late 2026
10 Oct 2026
Braidwood Big Wheels Festival
NSW · Truck show & community
Where: Braidwood
Organiser: Lions Club of Braidwood
Trucks, tractors, a convoy and show-and-shine supporting local community projects. Vehicle registrations closed on 3 October.
13–14 Oct 2026
Technology and Maintenance Conference (TMC 26)
VIC · Conference & technical
Where: Melbourne Showgrounds, 34 Langs Road, Ascot Vale
Organiser: Australian Trucking Association
Hands-on workshops, maintenance technology and sessions for mechanics, technicians, fleet managers and workshop teams.
17–18 Oct 2026
Heritage Truck Show
QLD · Heritage truck show
Where: Beaudesert Showgrounds
Organiser: Heritage Truck Association Australia
A gathering of historic trucks. Dates are listed in the venue’s current calendar; confirm entry arrangements and gate times with the organiser.
25 Oct 2026
Convoy for Kids Sydney
NSW · Charity convoy
Where: Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek → Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon
Organiser: Convoy for Kids Sydney
Trucks roll from Sydney Dragway to a family day at Clarendon, raising funds for NETS Ambulance Service and Kidzfix.
5–6 Nov 2026
NatRoad Connect 26
QLD · Conference
Where: The Star, Gold Coast
Organiser: National Road Transport Association
A national gathering for operators, industry representatives and suppliers, with practical operational advice and networking.
7 Nov 2026
Brisbane Convoy for Kids & Truck Show
QLD · Charity convoy & truck show
Where: Larapinta → Redcliffe Showgrounds
Organiser: Brisbane Convoy for Kids
A truck convoy, judged truck show and family entertainment supporting children’s charity fundraising.
14 Nov 2026
Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show
NSW · Truck show
Where: Bathurst Showgrounds
Organiser: Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show
Classic and custom trucks, trade stalls, a heritage section and family activities in memory of Dane Ballinger.
15 Nov 2026
i98FM Illawarra Convoy
NSW · Charity convoy
Where: Illawarra region — see organiser for route and family-day venue
Organiser: Illawarra Community Foundation
A truck and motorcycle fundraising convoy supporting people and families affected by serious illness, charities and local hospitals.
28–29 Nov 2026
Shamick’s Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show
VIC · Truck show
Where: Castlemaine area — see organiser for venue and access
Organiser: Rotary Club of Castlemaine
A two-day truck show bringing together working trucks and enthusiasts. See the organiser for truck entries, trade exhibitors and visitor arrangements.
3 Dec 2026
HVIA National Awards Gala Dinner
QLD · Awards & industry dinner
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
Organiser: Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia
An industry evening recognising people, businesses and projects across the heavy vehicle manufacturing and supply sector.
5 Dec 2026
Mount Gambier Family Truck Show
SA · Truck show
Where: Mount Gambier Showgrounds
Organiser: Mount Gambier Family Truck Show
A family truck show supporting local charities and families across the Limestone Coast. Advertised hours: 10.30am–3.30pm.
Plan ahead for 2027
20 Feb 2027
Sydney Truck Showdown
NSW · Truck show
Where: Sydney Dragway, Ferrers Road, Eastern Creek
Organiser: Sydney Truck Showdown
Custom builds, working trucks, fleets, drag trucks, trade stands and family entertainment.
22–23 Feb 2027 · provisional
Freight Forward 2027
ACT · Summit & gala dinner
Where: Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
Organiser: Freight Forward
Commercial vehicle decarbonisation summit and gala dinner. The organiser says these dates remain subject to the 2027 parliamentary sitting calendar.
20–23 May 2027
Brisbane Truck Show
QLD · Truck & equipment exhibition
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
Organiser: Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia
Trucks, trailers, equipment and industry suppliers at the show’s 60th anniversary edition.
24–25 May 2027
Queensland Transport Infrastructure Conference
QLD · Conference
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
Organiser: Expotrade
Transport infrastructure discussions covering roads, ports, railways and airports, with project and industry networking sessions.
20–21 Aug 2027
LRTAV & ALRTA Livestock & Rural Carriers National Conference
VIC · Conference
Where: MOVE, 7723 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla / Shepparton
Organiser: LRTAV & ALRTA
Livestock and rural transport operators, suppliers and industry leaders gather for the national conference.
18 Sep 2027
QTA 120-year Gala & Road Freight Industry Awards
QLD · Awards & industry dinner
Where: Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills
Organiser: Queensland Trucking Association
QTA’s announced 120-year gala celebration, held with its Road Freight Industry Awards. Save the date; further booking details are to follow.
Dates to come
Trucking Australia 2027
The Australian Trucking Association has announced that Trucking Australia will return in 2027. Dates and venue are awaiting confirmation in this diary.
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Running a truck show, conference, training day, supplier open day, careers event or industry dinner? Send ACT the event name, dates, venue, organiser, a short description and official registration link.
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This is a growing diary. Event listings are separate from ACT news coverage; a listing does not indicate that ACT will attend or cover an event.